Cookie Policy
Effective Date: April 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites function properly, to improve efficiency, and to provide reporting and analytical information to site operators. Cookies set by the website operator are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website operator are called "third-party cookies." This Cookie Policy explains the cookies and similar tracking technologies used on the Optima Performance Science platform (the "Platform") and how you can manage your preferences.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Authentication session management. These cookies are required for you to log in and maintain your authenticated session across page navigations. Without these cookies, account-protected features cannot function. | 7 days | First-party, HttpOnly, Secure |
| Analytics | Usage measurement and Platform performance monitoring. These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform by collecting information about page views, session duration, navigation paths, and technical environment data. | Up to 26 months | First-party |
| Functional | User preference storage, including theme settings and local storage of non-sensitive UI state. | Persistent (until cleared) | First-party (localStorage) |
| Third-Party Payment | Stripe, Inc. may set cookies during the checkout process for fraud detection, payment session management, and security verification. These cookies are governed by Stripe's privacy policy. | Varies by Stripe | Third-party (Stripe) |
3. Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the Platform to function and cannot be disabled. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information in readable form. The session cookie contains an encrypted JSON Web Token (JWT) that identifies your authenticated session. This token is:
- Transmitted only over encrypted HTTPS connections (Secure flag).
- Inaccessible to client-side JavaScript (HttpOnly flag).
- Scoped to the Platform domain only (SameSite attribute).
- Automatically expired after 7 days, requiring re-authentication.
Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the Platform, they do not require your consent under applicable data protection law. Blocking these cookies will prevent you from using authenticated features of the Platform.
4. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View the cookies stored on your device and delete them individually or in bulk.
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies.
- Configure your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set.
- Set your browser to automatically delete cookies when you close the browser window.
Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
Please note that disabling or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform. If you disable strictly necessary cookies, you will not be able to use authenticated features.
5. Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, the Platform uses browser local storage to persist non-sensitive functional data, including:
- User interface preferences and theme settings.
- Cached user identity information for display purposes (name, email).
Local storage data does not expire automatically but can be cleared through your browser's developer tools or privacy settings. Clearing local storage will reset your UI preferences but will not affect your account or server-side data.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals to websites. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. The Platform does not currently alter its data collection or use practices in response to DNT signals. If a uniform standard for responding to DNT signals is adopted, we will update this Cookie Policy to reflect our compliance approach.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When material changes are made, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
8. Contact Information
For questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please submit an inquiry through our Contact page.